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BV56 VOT

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

209,378 mi
Last recorded209,378 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 VOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 209,378 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 196,870 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 195,149 miles

Front Lower both fog lamps inoperative

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 193,910 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front fog lights not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Fail 12 Jun 2023 193,909 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine oil leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front fog lights not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Pass 7 Jun 2022 191,484 miles

Front Lower both spot-lamps inoperative

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front bonnet support stay missing

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reflector cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2021 188,283 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front bonnet support stay missing

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reflector cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 188,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front bonnet support stay missing

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reflector cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 185,512 miles

Aftermarket LED light strip fitted inside nearside front headlight unit

Bonnet pull leaver broken

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bonnet support stay missing

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2019 183,182 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower spot lamp reflector deteriorated

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear reflector cracked

Offside Front bonnet support stay missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 183,182 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower spot lamp reflector deteriorated

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear reflector cracked

Offside Front bonnet support stay missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 180,000 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 178,537 miles

Offside Front strut top mounting has slight play

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 178,537 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front strut top mounting has slight play

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 175,513 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint slight play (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 175,513 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint slight play (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 172,665 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 168,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 162,836 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 162,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 151,368 miles

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 1 Sep 2010 134,605 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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BV56 VOT is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 106,157 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV56 VOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV56 VOT is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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